Which schedule reinforces some but not all occurrences of the response?

Which schedule reinforces some but not all occurrences of the response?

• A. CRF
• B. Intermittent Reinforcement Schedule
• C. Negative Punishment
• D. Positive Punishment

Answer: (B)

Intermittent reinforcement means reinforcement is given after some, but not all, occurrences of the target behavior. This pattern fits the question because it explicitly reinforces only a portion of responses rather than every single one. It creates a schedule where the behavior is strengthened, but not in a way that guarantees reinforcement each time. In contrast, a continuous (or fixed-rraction) reinforcement approach would reinforce every response, not some; and the other options describe punishment, which reduces or suppresses behavior rather than reinforcing it. So the best choice is intermittent reinforcement because it reinforces only some occurrences of the response.

Intermittent reinforcement means reinforcement is given after some, but not all, occurrences of the target behavior. This pattern fits the question because it explicitly reinforces only a portion of responses rather than every single one. It creates a schedule where the behavior is strengthened, but not in a way that guarantees reinforcement each time. In contrast, a continuous (or fixed-rraction) reinforcement approach would reinforce every response, not some; and the other options describe punishment, which reduces or suppresses behavior rather than reinforcing it. So the best choice is intermittent reinforcement because it reinforces only some occurrences of the response.